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FAAB guide: Expectations for Feliz, Peavy, Pierzynski

The non-waiver trade deadline isn't until this Thursday, but several players of note changed leagues this past week. None will have the impact that a David Price, Cole Hamels or Cliff Lee changing leagues

The non-waiver trade deadline isn't until this Thursday, but several players of note changed leagues this past week. None will have the impact that a David Price, Cole Hamels or Cliff Lee changing leagues would, but they can still be useful players as the baseball season enters its homestretch.

Jake Peavy, SP, Giants (Mixed: $3, NL: $10) -- Although his 1-9 record doesn't reflect it, Peavy has pitched better in July after wretched performances in May and June. Don't expect a repeat of his outstanding 2012 performance, but he'll benefit from the bigger ballparks and weaker lineups in his return to the NL West. Expect 64 IP, 4 W, 4.22 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and 54 K.

A.J. Pierzynski, C, Cardinals (Mixed: $3, NL: $10) -- The biggest disappointment during his Boston stay was the drop-off in power -- he hit only four homers in 256 at-bats after blasting 17 in 503 at-bats last year. He should catch the bulk of St. Louis' remaining games with Yadier Molina out until late September. Expect 164 AB, .287 AVG, 5 HR, 23 RBI, 0 SB, and 16 R.

REPLACEMENTS

Chase Headley, 3B, Yankees (Mixed: $2, AL: $7) -- The impending free agent's Yankee career got off to a fast start with a walk-off hit in his first game, but his 2012 season also seems like a distant memory at this point. The lack of power (7 homers in 298 at-bats) and the decreased walk rate have been his biggest bugaboos. Expect 159 AB, .277 AVG, 4 HR, 20 RBI, 3 SB, and 19 R.

Yangervis Solarte, 2B/3B, Padres (Mixed: $1, NL: $3) -- He's off to a good start with San Diego, just as he was with the Yankees earlier this season. Unfortunately, the wheels came off in June in New York, and the same is likely to happen in San Diego. Jedd Gyorko's impending return will also cut into his playing time. Expect 175 AB, .274 AVG, 3 HR, 22 RBI, 1 SB, and 24 R.

Luis Valbuena, 2B/3B, Cubs (Mixed: $1, NL: N/A) -- Cubs' fans are breathlessly awaiting the arrival of Kris Bryant, and rightfully so, but in the meantime Valbuena is doing an adequate job holding down the fort. He'll hit the occasional home run, and with Mike Olt back in the minors, the job is his until Bryant's arrival. Expect 137 AB, .248 AVG, 4 HR, 16 RBI, 0 SB, and 18 R.

WORTH WATCHING

Jeremy Hellickson, SP, Rays -- He's been injured most of the season, so it's unrealistic to expect him to recapture the magic from his 2011 and 2012 seasons. However, with the Rays finally generating some offense during their recent winning streak, if he can keep the walks down, he can help your team in the final two months. Expect 40 IP, 3 W, 3.60 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and 29 K.

Zach McAllister, SP, Indians -- His 58.4% strand rate has contributed mightily to his bloated 5.65 ERA, but he's also hurt himself with a BB/9 rate of almost 3.7. With Danny Salazar back in the majors and trade rumors swirling about the Indians, he may quickly find himself out of the rotation unless he can right the ship. Expect 61 IP, 4 W, 4.87 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, and 51 K.

Allen Webster, SP, Red Sox -- He came to Boston from the Dodgers as part of the infamous salary dump at the 2012 trading deadline, and with Jake Peavy traded to San Francisco, he'll get his chance in the rotation. Like others on this list, he needs to significantly reduce his BB/9 rate to be a valuable fantasy contributor. Expect 45 IP, 3 W, 5.60 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, and 42 K.